Everything listed under: nursing home neglect

A nursing home facility received a far below-average rating and negative publicity following an unexpected inspection. One resident reportedly had a bottle of urine at his bedside for an entire day, among other health and safety violations. Additionally, there were reports of various risks among residents for possible pressure ulcer development, dehydration, and hunger. Read More...

A caregiver at a nursing home facility has been arrested on abuse and neglect related charges. The alleged victim is a patient at the facility and reported to the police that an employee was harming her. When prompted by investigators, the alleged victim stated that had intentionally stepped on her feet and grabbed her by her neck. According to a report, the employee had been accused on multiple occasions for abuse or neglect. Read More...

The family of a nursing home resident who developed a stage IV pressure ulcer and ultimately died from sepsis is suspicious of neglect. The county coroner is not investigating the death because the death certificate has the cause listed as natural, not suspicious or unusual. However, the family believes there may have been foul play. Read More...

Inspectors are claiming one nursing home for veterans failed on numerous occasions to efficiently and effectively investigate reports of resident abuse. Among these claims, injuries such as fractures, bleeding, and resident on resident abuse were not comprehensively investigated. In addition to untimely or non-existent abuse investigations, inspectors also believe some reports were toned down in order to make the facility look less deficient. Read More...

Statistics reveal for one state that anti-psychotic drugs are over-administered to nursing home patients more than any other state in the country. The concern is for patients with no psychiatric diagnosis, but are administered these drugs for restraining combativeness. The governor of this state just signed a bill that would require consent from the patient and/or the patient’s responsible party before administering these drugs. Read More...

One recent study was conducted in efforts to liven up seniors in nursing homes who suffer from loneliness, depression, and isolation. The study involved utilizing robots in stuffed animal form as forms of comfort. According to the study, the “robopets” were fairly successful at providing care and comfort to many seniors. Read More...

Two employees at a nursing home facility were arrested and charged for elder abuse. At least one resident at the facility was seriously injured after the employees ignored the resident’s specific care plan regarding transfers. According to the office of this state’s Attorney General (“AG”), the resident had osteoporosis and required special care when moving from bed to wheelchair. Read More...

A Licensed Practical Nurse at a nursing home facility was charged after police discovered she had been taking disturbing and invasive photographs of elderly patients in her care. According to the criminal complaint, the nurse was taking these invasive photographs and sending them to a co-worker at the facility. The police believe that the photographs’ sole purpose were to demean the patients. Read More...

One nursing home recently received the poorest rating in regards to safety and cleanliness. Nursing home inspectors were called on scene while a police investigation was occurring due to suspicions of resident abuse. According to reports, this nursing home was incredibly under-staffed, which created a delay in residents getting care measures they might need urgently. Read More...

The Department of Public Health is working hard to revoke one nursing home’s license. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the nursing home’s funding was in “immediate jeopardy” for weeks prior due to allegations of multiple abuse claims. Some of the abuse was both physical and sexual in nature. According to reports, one resident at this nursing home sexually abused at least two fellow residents on separate occasions. Read More...

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